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The Unarchiver alternatives

The Unarchiver compared with 3 alternatives: Keka, 7-Zip and WinRAR.

The Unarchiver is free to use. 2 of the 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

3 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
The UnarchiverThis toolFreeFreemacOS
KekaFree plan · from $3.99 one-timeYesmacOS, iOS
7-ZipFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
WinRARFree trial · from $29 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from The Unarchiver

  1. Keka

    File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression

    • Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. The Unarchiver is free.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.

    Suits: Mac users who want to create 7Z or ZIP archives by drag and drop

    Keka vs The UnarchiverKeka pricing and details

  2. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. The Unarchiver is free.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • 7-Zip is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Windows users who need to open or create archives at no cost

    7-Zip vs The Unarchiver7-Zip pricing and details

  3. WinRAR

    Windows archive manager for RAR and ZIP files

    • WinRAR starts at $29 one-time, single-user license (excluding VAT). The Unarchiver is free.
    • The Unarchiver has a free plan. WinRAR does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinRAR lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • WinRAR can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Anyone who has to create RAR archives, not only open them

    WinRAR vs The UnarchiverWinRAR pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in The Unarchiver

  • It only extracts: the site lists the formats it can open and describes no way to create archives.
  • The app is for macOS 10.13 or later. Windows and Linux get only the unar and lsar command-line tools, with no graphical app.
  • Some formats are partly supported: StuffIt X is partial, Ace 2.0 and later is unsupported, and multi-part ARJ archives do not work.
  • Version 4.3.9 added product usage analytics and a survey invitation, according to the App Store release notes.
The Unarchiver pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to The Unarchiver?

The alternatives to The Unarchiver in this directory are Keka, 7-Zip and WinRAR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with The Unarchiver.

Is there a free alternative to The Unarchiver?

Yes. 7-Zip is free to use. Keka has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which The Unarchiver alternatives work on Windows?

The The Unarchiver listing does not include a Windows app. 7-Zip and WinRAR list one.

Which The Unarchiver alternatives work on Linux?

The The Unarchiver listing does not include a Linux app. 7-Zip and WinRAR list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to The Unarchiver?

7-Zip is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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